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Karatu Tented Lodge

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A rustic lodge with a thatched-roof dining area, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn. - Karatu Tented Lodge (Lake Manyara National Park)
A house with a swimming pool surrounded by stone tiles, a lawn, and a few lounge chairs. - Karatu Tented Lodge (Lake Manyara National Park)
A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. - Karatu Tented Lodge (Lake Manyara National Park)
A spacious room with wooden furniture, large windows, and a thatched roof. - Karatu Tented Lodge (Lake Manyara National Park)
A room with a bed, a painting, and a view of the outdoors. - Karatu Tented Lodge (Lake Manyara National Park)
At Karatu Tented Lodge, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A rustic building with a thatched roof, a stone wall, and a wooden staircase leading to a porch.

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a wooden desk, and a woven mat on the floor.

Standard Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a canopy over the bed.

Family Bungalow, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Arusha Region is home to Karatu Tented Lodge. Engaruka is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Manyara National Park and Lake Manyara. Lake Magadi is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Lake Manyara National Park travel guide
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Karatu, Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha

What's nearby

  • An adult elephant and a calf in a natural setting with dense vegetation.
    Lake Manyara National Park
    19 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Karatu Playground
    12 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Manyara (LKY)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jack's Pub
    10 min drive
  • Rhotia Coffee Corner
    14 min drive
  • Kona Mbulu Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Kwa Msafiri
    10 min drive
  • Ellien's In
    12 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 1.5 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses some solar energy

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Karatu Tented Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Karatu Tented Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karatu Tented Lodge?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Karatu Tented Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Karatu Tented Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 200 per vehicle applies.

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Reviews

Karatu Tented Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a cosy place and its convenient to access the lodge, as it just off the main road. They are also very eco aware and do their best to upcycle things. The staff, in particular Marcus, was fantastic at ensuring that we had everything we needed. The lunchbox we better than average and it was good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HYUNG SUK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Unexpected Paradise in Harsh Arusha.

This place was a special place for us. The team at Karatu really were special who did out of their way to provide for us when there were issues, and when the first room seemed to have issues (shower drainage, bee hive on the roof, urine smell) they quickly changed the room to a better closer room, and always were helpful in arranging or finding different solutions for transportation issues etc. The place is located 2 hours from Arusha, and around 30 mins from the main gate for Ngorongoro crater. It's right by the main road, so it's not hard to be dropped off or be picked up. However it has no main signage outside so it can be missed when arriving at night. The staff were really welcoming even though we arrived past 2100 the first night. The assistant manager Nassary and staff Christina were really the stars of the show for us. From our entire 2 weeks Kenya-Tanzania-Zanzibar trip, Karatu stands out from a peaceful quiet place we still talk about. The food isn't stellar, and the quality isn't anything to write home about, but they provide basic necessities and do make sure that you get your lunch boxes (even providing for drivers etc). and breakfasts if you leave early for a tour etc. There are equipment issues, the tent window velcro is old so some rooms will have issues of completely seal, or the shower booth is placed on wooden planks, making drainage hard. However, for the price. The place is a steal. Safari beer and liquor is cheap here (USD 3) compared to other hotels!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Supremely clean, extremely well- appointed rooms/tents, the food was superb and the staff beyond friendy and professional! Specifically wanted to mention nBaraka who helped us with rental car issues and advocated for us constantly. Also he was instrumental in helping us get our permits for Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge. As well, Mariam was the kindest person- always greeting us with a smile and going out of her way to help us with any need. The cuisine was five star! Throughout our stay, we were treated like family! Would absolutely recommend the lodge with it hesitation!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a hard time finding the lodge. Apparently it is a new place and even the other lodges didn't know about it. When we did the booking the map showed the lodge in Karatu. The address in the confirmation was in Karatu. Google maps showed the lodge in Karatu, (where the Flamingo lodge was). Even the name is Karatu tented lodge. But the lodge was somewhere else. Further down the road. Didn't have a sign outside! I hope the location problem is solved in the Expedia system. The above was Expedia problem. When we arrived they greeted us with such joy we forgot all the problems we had. Great people. We had a very nice dinner and very nice breakfast with a nice view. The premises is very nice. The tent needs a bit improvement. It was a cold night and inside the tent was a bit cold too. I do recommend the place. If we go back we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GUILLERMO

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023